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AY58 XBW

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,289 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 106,289 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and Rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,659 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AY58 XBW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY58 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY58 XBW?

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What year was AY58 XBW registered?

AY58 XBW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is AY58 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY58 XBW have outstanding finance?

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